VW Vanagon hot wire (broken ignition switch)

Symptom of bad ignition switch or key cylinder.
Also how to hot wire.
This ended up being a broken key cylinder. Picked up a new OEM one on eBay for $50
I got this trick from KZbinr EXOVCDS. He is good, definatly worth a follow.

[@cfmotorcycleparts654]

This was awesome. This was exactly my problem. I really appreciate it.

[@firearmsfred]

Best video ever. Took me most of the day to find it but it got me up a running tonight. Thanks!

[@salth2osr]

Right on Fred! Stoked

[@busangcollin9005]

Thanks 😊

[@davidsifiso]

I hav mk3 there is a big black wire from the ficker switch where it mast be connected coz mine is lose connected in the switch to where?

[@YouTM1]

Hey sir you might not see this but i tried this on my 1988 jetta coupe with a 5 speed manual and all i heard was a click from the starter then it stopped and didnt work no more. Now when i flick the switch for the hazard lights the relay just buzzes. Do you know what the issue might be and do you know if everything will all be fine if i just simply change the relay?😊

[@salth2osr]

I don't.. double check the jumper wiring make sure you didn't short

[@hidaveliqi7056]

I have an audi 80 b2 it worked for me but the steering wheel didnt work i allmost crashed

[@salth2osr]

Did you have the key in and on?

[@ronplucksstrings7112]

Why do I see a lot of info on failed ignition switches? ..is it because there are only these $10 pieces of chinashit replacements available? Is there a $20 or even $40 OEM quality replacement available?...this is a serious question!

[@salth2osr]

For me the OEM cast metal piece broke at end of the key cylinder. My ignition switch was fine. But good luck finding an oem key cylinder 😉 I found an OEM on eBay